Straight, smooth, and garden-ready!
Straight Eight is a classic heirloom that lives up to its name, producing long, straight cucumbers with crisp, juicy flesh and a mild, refreshing flavor. It’s easy to grow, quick to harvest, and perfect for slicing into just about everything.
Variety: Straight Eight (Cucumis sativus)
Growth Habit: Warm-season annual; vining (5–6 feet)
Flavor Profile: Mild, crisp, and refreshing
Color: Dark green, smooth, straight fruits
Planting Conditions: Direct sow in full sun after last frost; prefers fertile, well-drained soil
Harvest Timeline: Fruits ready in 60–70 days
Uses: Slicing, salads, sandwiches, and fresh snacking
Fun Fact: Straight Eight won the All-America Selections award in 1935 and remains a beloved garden staple nearly a century later.
Straight Eight cucumbers are the kind you’ll want to keep in the fridge all summer long. Their uniform shape and smooth skin make them ideal for slicing into salads, layering on sandwiches, or dipping into hummus. With a crisp bite and classic cucumber flavor, they’re a refreshing treat straight from the vine.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun with fertile, well-drained soil.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Plant ½ inch deep, spacing seeds 12 inches apart.
💧 Water Consistently: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and fruiting.
🌿 Support and Maintain: Trellis for straighter fruits and easier harvesting.
✂️ Harvest: Pick when fruits are 6–8 inches long and firm, don’t wait too long or they may get seedy.
